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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration866 WK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,696 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 28 Oct 2020 34,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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866 WK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 866 WK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 866 WK registered?

866 WK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2017.

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